With its vertiginous vocal leaps and broad intervals, Komsi's pure pitch-perfect soprano soared like the eldrich keening of a sea bird. The spareness and incantatory intensity were heightened by the BBCSO and Oramo.

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-08UTC09:49:36+00:002018-01-07With its vertiginous vocal leaps and broad intervals, Komsi's pure pitch-perfect soprano soared like the eldrich keening of a sea bird. The spareness and incantatory intensity were heightened by the BBCSO and Oramo.Affirmative end to Sakari Oramo's BBCSO Sibelius cycleen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-oramo-komsi-bbcso-barbican-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Johnstonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/files/54352-john-johnston.jpgJohn studied English and Linguistics at Edinburgh University and then spent 45 years in international business development which happily allowed him to travel the world. Now retired, he has even more time to visit European opera houses, concert halls and galleries. John has a special love for collecting rarities and visiting the less well known houses which present varied repertoire and develop young artists. He attended his first opera in 1965 as a schoolboy and fervently believes that everyone should have access to this life enriching art form. John’s other main interest is mountain trekking and when he can combine the two, he’s in heaven, though – unlike the heroine of La Wally – he has never been swept away by an avalanche. Yet.https://bachtrack.com/files/73818-anukomsi-credit-maarit-kyt-aharju--1-.jpg510340Anu KomsiMaarit Kyt2018-Jan-06, Barbican Hall: Sibelius, Merikantohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/sibelius-merikanto/06-january-2018/19-302018-01-062018-01-06Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/epdv2m?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63164-180106-maaritkytoharju.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-12-07UTC13:12:14+00:002017-12-07An all-Sibelius programme given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo, featuring a UK première, an instrumental rarity and the First Symphony.Celebrating Finnish nationhood with the BBCSO and Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-oramo-johnston-bbcso-barbican-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexander Hallhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/files/202-alexander_hall.jpgAlexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, having spent a lifetime writing in some form or other: fiction, academic research, educational materials and professional translations. He has been an avid concert-goer from his teenage years with fond memories of many of the giants of the past, including Klemperer, Karajan, Böhm, Bernstein and Carlos Kleiber. For him the symphony orchestra is one of the greatest artistic creations of all time.https://bachtrack.com/files/72599-sakari-oramo-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Dec-06, Barbican Hall: Finland Awakeshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/finland-awakes/06-december-2017/19-302017-12-062017-12-06Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ewbzc8?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63155-171206-benwright.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-30UTC11:59:39+00:002017-11-30Sakari Oramo led an inspired BBC Symphony Orchestra in cultured performances of Sibelius, while Lisa Batiashvili produced a monumental UK première of Anders Hillborg’s evocative Violin Concerto No.2.Fire and ice: striking Sibelius and stunning Hillborg from Oramo, Batiashvili and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-hillborg-batiashvili-oramo-bbcso-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/72188-batiashvilisamy-hart-2-deutsche-grammophon-resized.jpg510340Lisa BatiashviliAmy Hart | Deutsche Grammophon2017-Nov-29, Barbican Hall: Sibelius, Hillborghttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/sibelius-hillborg/29-november-2017/19-302017-11-292017-11-29Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e2hxj5?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63154-171129-sammyhart.jpg5

Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-30UTC10:20:24+00:002017-10-30Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.An exciting combination of Schmitt & Sibelius from Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schmitt-sibelius-barbican-oramo-bbcso-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/70403-sakari-oramo-high-res-3---credit-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Oct-27, Barbican Hall: Schmitt, Franck, Ravel, Sibeliushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/schmitt-franck-ravel-sibelius/27-october-2017/19-302017-10-272017-10-27Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ez35v2?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63148-171027-benjaminealovega.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-28UTC11:18:58+00:002017-09-28A dream programme of works by Strauss, Berg and Sibelius, matched by performances from Sakari Oramo, Alina Pogostkina and the BBC Symphony Orchestra that really hit the sweet spot.Heights of expression: Oramo, Pogostkina and the BBCSO in full-bodied season openeren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oramo-pogostkina-bbcso-barbican-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/66228-sakari-oramo-high-res-6---credit-benjamin-ealovega-resized.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Sep-27, Barbican Hall: Strauss, Berg, Sibeliushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/strauss-berg-sibelius/27-september-2017/19-302017-09-272017-09-27Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ewhxj5?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/63143-170927-chrischristodoulou.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-01UTC11:53:47+00:002017-09-01An eclectic programme from this Swedish orchestra which gave sharply defined performances in repertoire that, at first glance, had seemingly little in common.Prom 61: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in blazing form under Sakari Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-61-fleming-oramo-royal-stockholm-philharmonic-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/66749-prom-61-cr-bbc-mark-allan-1-resized.jpg510340Sakari Oramo conducts the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic OrchestraBBC | Mark Allan2017-Aug-30, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 61https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-61/30-august-2017/19-002017-08-302017-08-30Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/erfmbp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg5

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-31UTC08:34:40+00:002017-08-30Renée Fleming sings Barber and Strauss at the Concertgebouw.A late summer's night with Renée Fleming in Amsterdamen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-renee-fleming-sakari-oramo-amsterdam-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNicolas Nguyenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6267https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/6267https://bachtrack.com/files/40592-nicolas-nguyen.jpgNicolas is a French Amsterdammer, e-commerce professional and a bit of an opera buff. His experience in the area of music is that of a dilettante. His passion for the opera and vocal music comes from his love for both music and languages which are so perfectly combined in these art forms.https://bachtrack.com/files/66652-renee-fleming---poemes-3-cropped---credit-andrew-eccles--decca.jpg510340Renée FlemingAndrew Eccles | Decca2017-Aug-28, Concertgebouw: Main Hall: Star Soprano Renée Fleming: American Classicshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/concertgebouw-main-hall/star-soprano-renee-fleming-american-classics/28-august-2017/20-002017-08-282017-08-28Concertgebouw: Main HallAmsterdamNorth HollandNetherlands1071 LNConcertgebouwplein 1052.35624844.8791024https://www.concertgebouw.nl/en/concerts/people-s-diva-ren-e-fleming-sings-strauss-and-barber/28-08-2017/special=Robeco+SummerNights/page=1?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/52774-28-aug--rene-ue-fleming.jpg4

Is traditional English pub grub popular in Helsinki? Perhaps Sakari Oramo got a taste for it during his Birmingham years for there was something “stout and steaky” about last night’s hearty performance of Elgar’s Third Symphony.

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-23UTC09:13:51+00:002017-08-23Is traditional English pub grub popular in Helsinki? Perhaps Sakari Oramo got a taste for it during his Birmingham years for there was something “stout and steaky” about last night’s hearty performance of Elgar’s Third Symphony.Prom 51: Hearty Elgar from Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-51-elgar-payne-oramo-perianes-bbcso-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/66228-sakari-oramo-high-res-6---credit-benjamin-ealovega-resized.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Aug-22, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 51https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-51/22-august-2017/19-302017-08-222017-08-22Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e3jp6q?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg3

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-21UTC10:46:20+00:002017-08-19Not a seat to be had for the BBCSO’s thrilling Proms performance of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony. Prom 45: Hair-raising Mahler 2 in the end from Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-45-mahler-resurrection-oramo-bbcso-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/66084-prom-45-cr-bbc-chris-chistodoulou-2-resized.jpg510340Sakari Oramo conducts the BBCSOBBC | Chris Christodoulou2017-Aug-18, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 45https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-45/18-august-2017/19-302017-08-182017-08-18Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ew42mb?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg3

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-30UTC09:53:00+00:002017-05-27Sakari Oramo pushes the BBC Symphony Orchestra to breaking point at Symphony HallEcstatically uncomfortable: a revelatory, risk-taking Turangalîla in Birminghamen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-oramo-osborne-millar-bbc-symphony-orchestra-turangalila-birmingham-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSimon Cummingshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20145https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20145https://bachtrack.com/files/67754-simon-cummings.jpgSimon Cummings is a composer, writer and researcher based in the Cotswolds. He composes instrumental and electronic music, exploring aspects of algorithmic composition, and has recently completed a Ph.D. in composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire under the supervision of Richard Causton and Howard Skempton. His musical tastes are ludicrously broad but are focused most on contemporary/avant-garde classical and electronic music. When not composing, he writes regularly about new music; Simon is the author of the contemporary music blog 5:4 (5against4.com), and regularly contributes articles for a variety of books, journals and websites. Follow him on Twitter @5against4.https://bachtrack.com/files/60673-sakari-oramo-high-res-3---credit-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-May-26, Birmingham Symphony Hall: Messiaen's Turangalîla-Symphoniehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/birmingham-symphony-hall/messiaens-turangalila-symphonie/26-may-2017/19-302017-05-262017-05-26Birmingham Symphony HallBirminghamWest MidlandsUnited KingdomB1Broad Street52.479179918226-1.9092607498169https://www.thsh.co.uk/event/bc-messiaens-turangal%C3%AEla-symphonie?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/58754-thsh-logo.png5

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-05-08UTC11:27:54+00:002017-05-07A Total Immersion day exploring the works of Edgar Varèse at the Barbican. Drama and poetry: the BBCSO and Sakari Oramo bring Varèse alive and kickingen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-varese-oramo-bbcso-barbican-may-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/59353-varese-sakari-oramo-bbcso-c-mark-allan-bbc-crop-resized.jpg510340Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in ArcanaBBC | Mark Allan2017-May-06, Barbican Hall: Saraki Oramo conducts Varèsehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/saraki-oramo-conducts-varese/06-may-2017/19-002017-05-062017-05-06Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&id=19147https://bachtrack.com/files/44638-bbc-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg5

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-15UTC09:30:59+00:002017-03-14Sakari Oramo returned to Symphony Hall to lead Sibelius' Symphony no. 3 in C major and Busoni’s rarely performed, grandiose Concerto in C for Piano, Orchestra and Men’s Chorus with Kirill Gerstein.Pastoral and Pastiche: Sibelius’ Third and Busoni in Bostonen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-busoni-gerstein-oramo-boston-symphony-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin Wellshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/files/28562-kevin_wells.jpgKevin Wells was bitten by the opera bug at 10, having heard a 1936 recording of Jussi Björling singing “Che gelida manina”. He has never been the same since. A student of voice, performance practice, the history of singing and opera, he holds advanced degrees in Italian and has lived and worked in Italy off and on since the 70s. La Scala became a second home as the Met had been during college daze. Now in his native Boston, he works as translator, tutor, and language coach, haunts Symphony Hall, and would haunt the Opera House had it not been demolished in 1958!https://bachtrack.com/files/55739-busoni-pianist-kirill-gerstein-and-conductor-sakari-oramo-perform-busoni-s-piano-concerto-in-c-at-the-bso--3-10-17--winslow-townson--resized.jpg510340Sakari Oramo and Kirill Gerstein with the Boston SymphonyWinslow Townson2017-Mar-10, Symphony Hall: Gerstein plays Busoni's Piano Concertohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/symphony-hall-9903/gerstein-plays-busonis-piano-concerto/10-march-2017/13-302017-03-102017-03-11Symphony HallBostonMassachusettsUnited StatesMA 0211542.342783-71.08587299999999https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/79709?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/51714-boston-symphony-logo.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-03-06UTC11:37:30+00:002017-03-05Put Sakari Oramo in front of the BBCSO and invariably something magical happens. This concert included rare repertoire from two of Oramo's favourite Scandinavian composers. Siren song: Detlev Glanert's Megaris given UK première by Sakari Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-glanert-sibelius-oramo-bbcso-barbican-march-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/54712-sakari-oramo-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Mar-03, Barbican Hall: Sakari Oramo conducts Nielsen and Sibeliushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/sakari-oramo-conducts-nielsen-and-sibelius/03-march-2017/19-302017-03-032017-03-03Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=19140https://bachtrack.com/files/44638-bbc-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg4

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-28UTC10:49:01+00:002016-10-28The RSPO's brass section is outstanding in Sakari Oramo's clear, detailed and particularly Nordic reading of Bruckner 5.The brass has it: Bruckner 5 in Stockholmen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bruckner-sakari-oramo-royal-stockholm-philharmonic-orchestra-october-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/48006-sakari-oramo-c-jan-olav-wedin.jpg510340Sakari OramoJan-Olaf Wedin | RSPO2016-Oct-27, Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora Salen: Brucknerhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-royal-stockholm-philharmonic-orchestra-sakari-oramo-bruckner-5-october-20162016-10-272016-10-29Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora SalenStockholmStockholmSweden10387Hötorget 859.33509916600718.06307911872898http://www.konserthuset.se/Default.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&PageId=16&Sida=Kalender&ConcertId=80204&Konsert=&leftpanedate=2016-10-01https://bachtrack.com/files/41524-27-29-oct.jpg4

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-05UTC10:35:34+00:002016-10-05In the glut of Shakespeare400 celebrations, the BBCSO and Sakari Oramo plumped for one of the more obscure works, based on one of the less popular plays.Age cannot wither her: Cleopatra reigns in sumptuous Florent Schmitt scoreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schmitt-antoine-cleopatre-oramo-bbcso-barbican-october-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/46894-antony---cleopatra-janie-dee-as-cleopatra-cr-bbc-mark-allan-resized.jpg510340Janie Dee (Cleopatra)BBC | Mark Allan2016-Oct-04, Barbican Hall: Schmitt's Antoine et Cléopâtrehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/schmitts-antoine-et-cleopatre/04-october-2016/19-302016-10-042016-10-04Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=19114https://bachtrack.com/files/44638-bbc-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg5

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-10-06UTC16:14:42+00:002016-09-30Oramo and the BBCSO were dynamic in the UK première of Brett Dean's thought-provoking suite and provided a solid account of Richard Strauss' Ein Heldenleben.Heroism, life and death: Oramo and BBCSO powerful in season openeren_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bbcso-oramo-dean-strauss-barbican-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/46525-sakari-oramo-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2016-Sep-28, Barbican Hall: Sakari Oramo conducts Brett Dean & Richard Strausshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/sakari-oramo-conducts-brett-dean-richard-strauss/28-september-2016/19-302016-09-282016-09-28Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=19160https://bachtrack.com/files/44638-bbc-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-09-13UTC08:33:45+00:002016-09-13The 2016 Proms come to a riotous close at the Royal Albert Hall.Prom 75: Partygoers, pomp and Paddington Bearen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-75-last-night-florez-oramo-bbcso-september-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRohan Shottonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/242https://bachtrack.com/files/124-rohan.jpgRohan has reviewed concerts and opera across the UK and Europe, but chiefly in Manchester, where he enjoys conducting and playing percussion and piano. He works as a hospital doctor, having studied in St Andrews and Manchester, and tweets as @RohanShotton.https://bachtrack.com/files/45556-prom-75-juan-diego-florez-sakari-oramo-bbcso-bbc-chris-christodoulou-15-resized.jpg510340Juan Diego Flórez and Peruvian friendBBC | Chris Christodoulou2016-Sep-10, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 75: Last Night of the Promshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-75-last-night-of-the-proms/10-september-2016/19-152016-09-102016-09-10Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/prom-75-last-night-of-the-proms/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg3

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-08-15UTC08:51:37+00:002016-08-15An enterprising programme featuring a rare Haydn symphony, a new work by Charlotte Bray and Mahler 5, played by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sakari Oramo and with Guy Johnston as cello soloist.Prom 39: Oramo doesn't rock the boat in Mahler 5en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-39-oramo-johnston-bbcso-august-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAlexander Hallhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11347https://bachtrack.com/files/202-alexander_hall.jpgAlexander Hall divides his time between London and Hamburg, having spent a lifetime writing in some form or other: fiction, academic research, educational materials and professional translations. He has been an avid concert-goer from his teenage years with fond memories of many of the giants of the past, including Klemperer, Karajan, Böhm, Bernstein and Carlos Kleiber. For him the symphony orchestra is one of the greatest artistic creations of all time.https://bachtrack.com/files/44080-prom-39-sakari-oramo-bbcso-bbc-chris-christodoulou-resized.jpg510340Sakari Oramo conducts the BBCSOBBC | Chris Christodoulou2016-Aug-14, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 39: Haydn, Charlotte Bray and Mahlerhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-39-haydn-charlotte-bray-and-mahler/14-august-2016/19-302016-08-142016-08-14Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/proms-2016/prom-39-haydn-charlotte-bray-and-mahler/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg3

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-08-12UTC12:54:47+00:002016-08-12The BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sakari Oramo glistened and shimmered in Dutilleux and presented a 'no holds barred' Beethoven's Fifth while Håkan Hardenberger provided zing and reflection in HK Gruber.Prom 34: Colour and Cubism with HK Gruber, Dutilleux and Beethovenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-34-oramo-hardenberger-bbcso-august-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/44043-myimage.jpg510340Håkan Hardenberger (trumpet) and Sakari Oramo (conductor)Chris Christodoulou2016-Aug-10, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 34: Dutilleux, HK Gruber and Beethovenhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-34-dutilleux-hk-gruber-and-beethoven/10-august-2016/19-302016-08-102016-08-10Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/proms-2016/prom-34-dutilleux-hk-gruber-and-beethoven/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg4

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-07-18UTC10:37:02+00:002016-07-16After a stirring Marseillaise, a sombre mood hung over the first half of this Proms season opener, with Sol Gabetta's lyrical, intimate Elgar. Prom 1: A haunting, poignant Proms opener from the BBCSO and Sakari Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-1-gabetta-borodina-oramo-bbcso-july-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/42617-prom-1-sol-gabetta-bbc-chris-christodoulou-5.jpg300450Sol GabettaBBC | Chris Christodoulou2016-Jul-15, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 1: First Night of the Promshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-1-first-night-of-the-proms/15-july-2016/19-002016-07-152016-07-15Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/proms/proms-2016/prom-1-first-night-of-the-proms/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg4

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-04-15UTC12:18:41+00:002016-04-15Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra negotiate a challenging first half with works by Bax and Dean, followed by a superb rendering of Elgar's first symphony
BBCSO and Oramo master three masterly orchestral worksen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bbc-symphony-orchestra-sakari-oramo-brett-dean-barbican-april-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRoy Westbrookhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/files/27238-roy_westbrook.jpgRoy Westbrook gained a diploma in music history at London University (Morley College) and was for some years the head of music day schools at Oxford University, where he also led music summer schools. After some years leading the University's business school he has returned to music teaching and writing, and recently took part in the Arts in Residence courses on Bruckner, Mahler and Bach He is co-author (with Terry Barfoot) of a history of opera, and has taught day schools on Sibelius in Oxford and elsewhere.https://bachtrack.com/files/37980-sakari_oramo_dan_hansson.jpg275409Sakari OramoDan Hansson2016-Apr-13, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oramohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/bbc-symphony-orchestraoramo/13-april-2016/19-302016-04-132016-04-13Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=17508https://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg5

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-01-18UTC17:40:38+00:002016-01-18This all-English programme artfully combined Butterworth, Elgar and Anna Clyne – three composers a century apart yet tied together by poetic association.Stunning performances of English repertoire from Sakari Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-butterworth-elgar-clyne-sakari-bbc-symphony-orchestra-barbican-london-january-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/33174-sakari_oramo_benjamin_ealovega3.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2016-Jan-15, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra/Oramohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/bbc-symphony-orchestraoramo/15-january-2016/19-302016-01-152016-01-15Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=17497https://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg4

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-08-30UTC11:47:20+00:002015-08-30After a lacklustre trio of concerts traversing the seven symphonies, Sibelius’ 150th anniversary Proms celebrations peaked with a gripping encounter with Kullervo.Prom 58 “The silence speaks”: A gripping Kullervoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-58-kullervo-oramo-bbcso-polytech-august-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/27680-sakari_oramo_benjamin_ealovega5.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2015-Aug-29, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 58: Sibelius – Kullervohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-58-sibelius-kullervo/29-august-2015/19-302015-08-292015-08-29Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/bbc-proms/prom58/default.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg4

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-08-24UTC10:57:22+00:002015-08-23Beethoven may have been the main catch of the day for some but Sibelius, Leifs and Hillborg will have netted many new admirers thanks to Sakari Oramo.Prom 47: Committed performances in Beethoven and Nordic trioen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-47-leifs-oramo-farr-bbso-august-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/27333-sakari_oramo_benjamin_ealovega4.jpg510340Sakai OramoBenjamin Ealovega2015-Aug-21, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 47: Sibelius, Jón Leifs, Anders Hillborg & Beethovenhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-47-sibelius-jon-leifs-anders-hillborg-beethoven/21-august-2015/19-002015-08-212015-08-21Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/bbc-proms/prom47/default.aspx?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg4

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-04-13UTC08:58:05+00:002015-04-11A five star evening with Sakari Oramo and the BBCSO in 1920s masterpieces.End of an era: Sakari Oramo and the BBCSO shine in Ravel, Prokofiev and Nielsenen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nielsen-oramo-toradze-bbcso-april-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/8909-alexander_toradze_cami_resized.jpg296480Alexander ToradzeCAMI2015-Apr-10, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra / Nielsen Cyclehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/bbc-symphony-orchestra-nielsen-cycle/10-april-2015/19-302015-04-102015-04-10Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=Bachtrack_BBCSO_Nielsen_Cycle_5&ID=15969&utm_campaign=CCOCLA260414K&utm_content=CCOCLA260414K_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg5

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-02-19UTC16:21:49+00:002015-02-19A powerful performance of Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony is in broad contrast to its elegant companions at the Barbican. Bringing fire to Nielsen's Inextinguishable: BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nielsen-oramo-otter-bbc-symphony-february-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPenny Homerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/14968https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/14968https://bachtrack.com/files/40597-penny-picture.jpgPenny Homer graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2003, where she was also a choral scholar at St Barnabas Cathedral. She is keenly interested in arts and education, and her work across both includes stints at Akademi South Asian Dance UK and Benslow Music Trust.
Additionally she worked for Edition Peters in their sales department before joining the
Association of British Choral Directors as their Training Manager.
Penny currently sings at Eton Lower Chapel, St Andrews Fulham Fields, Wimbledon Choral
Society, Londinium and Vocal Constructivists, and continues her vocal studies with Ian
Kennedy.https://bachtrack.com/files/8281-sakari_oramo_benjamin_ealovega.jpg510375Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2015-Feb-18, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra/Nielsen Cyclehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/bbc-symphony-orchestranielsen-cycle/18-february-2015/19-302015-02-182015-02-18Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=Bachtrack_BBCSO_Nielsen_Cycle_4&ID=15939&utm_campaign=CCOCLA260414C&utm_content=CCOCLA260414C_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg4

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-01-17UTC18:17:16+00:002015-01-17Carl Nielsen’s lively, genial nature permeated the whole performance of his "Espansiva" Symphony last night at the Barbican. Genial Nielsen from the BBC SO and Sakari Oramoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nielsen-oramo-colli-bbcso-january-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/7856-sakari_oramo_jan_olav_wedin.jpg510291Sakari OramoJan Olav Wedin2015-Jan-16, Barbican Hall: BBC Symphony Orchestra/Nielsen Cyclehttps://bachtrack.com/listing-nielsen-oramo-colli-bbcso-january-20152015-01-162015-01-16Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=External_Email&utm_source=Bachtrack_BBCSO_Nielsen_Cycle_3&ID=15927&utm_campaign=CCOCLA250414Y&utm_content=CCOCLA250414Y_bookhttps://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg3

This concert seemed to be an object lesson as to why Vaughan Williams is a great composer. It contained three contrasting pieces, each one demonstrating the composer’s ability to create atmosphere and capture the attention of audiences by the scruff of neck.

2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-15UTC11:00:29+00:002014-08-14This concert seemed to be an object lesson as to why Vaughan Williams is a great composer. It contained three contrasting pieces, each one demonstrating the composer’s ability to create atmosphere and capture the attention of audiences by the scruff of neck.Sakari Oramo demonstrates Vaughan Williams' greatness at the Promsen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-36-oramo-jansen-august-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChris Garlickhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1504https://bachtrack.com/files/150-chris_garlick.jpgChris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.https://bachtrack.com/files/6250-prom36_sakari_oramo_sim_canetty_clarke.jpg510339Sakari OramoSim Canetty-Clarke2014-Aug-13, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 36: Vaughan Williams & Alwynhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-36-vaughan-williams-alwyn/13-august-2014/18-302014-08-132014-08-13Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2014/august-13/15068?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg5

2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-08-12UTC15:05:54+00:002014-08-11Sakari Oramo swaps his baton for a bow to join Janine Jansen in a fine performance of Prokofiev's double violin sonata; imperfect balance and coordination affect Jansen and pianist Itamar Golan's Prokofiev and Schubert.Mercurial Prokofiev and genteel Schubert in Proms Chamber Music 4en_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-proms-chamber-jansen-oramo-golan-cadogan-august-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Karlinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/3https://bachtrack.com/files/40449-david-karlin.jpgDavid is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.https://bachtrack.com/files/6222-sakari_oramo_janine_jansen_sisi_burn.jpg510399Sakari Oramo and Janine JansenBBC | Sisi Burn2014-Aug-11, Cadogan Hall: Proms Chamber Music 4: Prokofiev & Schuberthttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/proms-chamber-music-4-prokofiev-schubert/11-august-2014/13-002014-08-112014-08-11Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2014/august-11/15040?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.comhttps://bachtrack.com/files/55870-bachtrack-240x240px.jpg3

It is a wonderful thing to hear the full range and colour of a symphony orchestra used to its full effect during the course of an evening's programme and tonight the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo showed the diversity, versatility and sheer joy which for me really brings the music to life.

2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2014-05-12UTC10:25:40+00:002014-05-12It is a wonderful thing to hear the full range and colour of a symphony orchestra used to its full effect during the course of an evening's programme and tonight the BBC Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo showed the diversity, versatility and sheer joy which for me really brings the music to life.Orchestral sorcery at the Barbican from the BBC Symphonyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bartok-sheng-oramo-bbcso-may-2014Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEmily Owenhttps://bachtrack.com/files/5249-sakari_oramo_dan_hansson.jpg275409Sakari OramoDan Hansson2014-May-09, Barbican Hall: Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprenticehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/dukas-the-sorcerers-apprentice/09-may-2014/19-302014-05-092014-05-09Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?utm_medium=display&utm_source=bachtrack.com&ID=14352https://bachtrack.com/files/18762-barbican.jpg5

Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto "Out of Nowhere" received its long overdue UK première by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Leila Josefowicz. Flanked by Sibelius’ Pohjola’s Daughter and Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 5, this was an exciting programme played brilliantly under Sakari Oramo.

Saturday saw the BBC Symphony Orchestra open their 2013/14 season with an evening of firsts. Not only was this Sakari Oramo’s first Barbican season concert as Chief Conductor, but the programme placed a première by leading “spectral” composer Tristan Murail alongside Shostakovich’s First Piano Concerto and Mahler’s First Symphony.

In what was only his second Prom as chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo led this fine orchestra on a journey through two of the best-known pieces of the 20th century.
However, the first piece to be played was the BBC-commissioned work by Param Vir, Cave of Luminous Mind.

On a hot, humid summer’s evening, Sakari Oramo made his debut as Chief Conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. That the occasion was the first night of the BBC Proms 2013 didn’t seem to bother him. The Finn’s combination of serenity and confidence – and just enough passion to assure us that he was enjoying it – set the tone for an intriguing, if oddly assembled programme.

Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall is by no means a modest-sized concert stage, and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra seemed to take up every square inch of it. The sheer size of the orchestra is initially what struck me, until the opening lines of Rolf Martinsson’s Open Mind, Op. 71.

It’s a fairly poor show that I hadn’t been to a Prom in years. Since it is all online and on the radio, there is the tendency to stay home and listen – but this concert was a reminder of quite how worthwhile it is to attend concerts in person. The power of live musical performance was exemplified by this varied programme, performed in a most varied and adaptive way.